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RE: Loss of Oil Pressure

Subject: RE: Loss of Oil Pressure
From: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 18:44:05 -0700
Cc: "'Triumph Mailing List \(E-mail\)'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> I didn't notice a strong gas smell in the oil. I haven't disposed
> of it yet,
> so I'll take another whiff.

While you're at it, compare it's viscosity (thickness) to new oil.
Sometimes the "viscosity improver" additive will break down, which can turn
10W30 oil into something around 5 weight ... only slightly thicker than
water.

Randall

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